

David Dias: From Cancer Survivor to WSOP Champion
David Dias won the WSOP 2011 tournament No. 12, which had a $1,500 buy-in. David Dias was diagnosed with cancer at the age of five. David Dias had his right hand amputated due to cancer. David Dias' family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, for his treatment. David Dias started his poker career at the age of 21. David Dias won his first WSOP bracelet in 2011, earning $352,808. David Dias' family was in New Jersey during his WSOP victory.
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